8-bit music fest, Hotel dance night: Freeloader Friday

​It's a long weekend for most of us here in the Twin Cities, and in many ways the next three days mark the end of summer. It's your last chance to check out the Minnesota State Fair, and for some it's the last weekend before school starts up again. But fear not: There is still plenty of free things to do. For this installment of Freeloader Friday we have an 8-bit music fest, a gallery show's homage to old video games, tons of dance nights, a Harry Potter screening, and free stuff to do Monday. Come take a look.

If you've ever played an original Nintendo game, then you have heard 8-bit music. Get your beep-and-booping jam on at this festival including Unicorn Dream Attack, L-Tron, Albino Ghost Monkey, and more. Free; but donations are welcome as they support traveling artists. 4-10 p.m.